swab

名词 swab:

1. implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion
2. cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
   同义词：swob, mop

动词 swab:

1. wash with a swab or a mop
   同义词：swob
2. apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
   同义词：dab, swob

1. Little Tom swabbed up the gravy with crusty bread.
   小汤姆用硬面包把肉汁抹得干干净净。